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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't understand OP's question... private school IS essentially a giant con... at least for UMC folks. For the very wealthy the cost is immaterial and it's all about just being part of that world and is a precursor to elite colleges (which they have a much higher rate of acceptance to than private UMC kids). For LMC or below then it's a rare opportunity to be a part of that world for a spell via fin aid and likewise can open doors for elite schools, but often comes with the downside of feeling like a fish out of water socially (varies by kid/school of course). For UMC families, they're stretching their finances, not gaining a college admissions advantage, so you've gotta be REALLY sold that your kids are getting a vastly superior educational experience, which I guess may apply if you're zoned for a school with some major issues, but that's not the case for most UMC folks.[/quote]

I’m UMC. My kid went to a good public middle school without major issues. But kids were vaping IN the classroom, there were fights so severe kids were hospitalized, and a teacher got hospitalized from dealing with a disruptive kid. The educational experience was a joke. My kid was assigned two books to read in three years. The rigor of private HS with actual expectations was an enormous shock.

I think you are wildly naive about what most kids experience in public schools. It is appalling. [/quote]

oh god. shut up already. [/quote]

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